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AK54 UVC

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,549 mi
Last recorded108,549 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 UVC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 108,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate very poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,452 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear arm bush splitting

Offside Rear alloy rim dented

Rear brake hoses corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 104,452 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

NSF arm bush splitting

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OSR wheel outer rim damaged

Rear brake hoses corroded on ferrol

Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,725 miles

Coolant warning lamp on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber worn & reduced dampening

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,436 miles

Backbox hangerbroken

Front discs corroded/pitted

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 83,945 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.08mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 83,945 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.33mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.08mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,137 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - saddle bushes slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak at gearbox

Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,137 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - saddle bushes slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Wiper blade torn

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak at gearbox

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 73,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,389 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 67,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 61,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre has a deep gouge in the outer rim protection beed [not reaching cords]

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,169 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 35,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,380 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,448 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AK54 UVC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 89,350 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK54 UVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK54 UVC is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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